Ah, yes, the Jackie Coogan laws that came into being because his parents spent all his money. Of course, like most laws, it didn’t do much good and many parents continued to blow through child actors’ earnings.
Did you know I used to work for Freddie Bartholomew in the 70s? He was a soap opera director at ABC. I worked in the office. The dearest, sweetest man I have ever met.
Well, your notion that show biz people are continued to look down on is certainly true. Just look at the ignorant rants on this thread! LOL!
Enjoyed your history lesson.
You worked for Freddie Bartholomew? WOW!
I've always loved his movies!
Did you seen the show, on TCM, where he and about 4 other child stars sat around and talked for almost 2 hours? He seemed SO nice; glad to hear that my guess about him was true.
LOL...that's why I wrote what I did; poking posters with a sharp stick. ;^)
But also...this thread really needed a FACTUAL history lesson; one MUCH longer than what I posted...so happy you read and enjoyed it!
Ignorant rants is what FR has become. When I think back to the old days when we had book clubs here...